Location & Surroundings
Fik’ada is a pass in Tigray, Ethiopia, at 2,179 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Adigrat, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 600 km to the south. The nearest airport is Axum Airport, 68 km away.
Also known as: Passo di Forcadà · Focada
Overview
Fik’ada is a mountain pass.
It is located in Ethiopia.
Basic Data
- Country Ethiopia
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 24' 0" N, 39° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2179 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:56
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fik'ada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fik'ada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 23.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.7 | 2.8 | 104 | 38 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.5 | 2.7 | 101 | 47 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 2.7 | 107 | 36 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 6.3 | 81 | 28 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 843.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 2.6 | 101 | 40 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 2.6 | 108 | 45 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 2.7 | 105 | 35 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 4.7 | 90 | 23 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 850.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.9 | 2.8 | 100 | 43 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.0 | 2.6 | 103 | 50 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 2.1 | 109 | 38 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.5 | 64 | 26 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 836.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 2.8 | 107 | 51 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fik'ada?
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 23.1 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fik'ada today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Fik'ada?
Local time is 06:56. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Fik'ada?
Fik'ada is a pass.
What is the elevation of Fik'ada?
DEM 2,179 m.
Where is Fik'ada located?
It is at 14.40000, 39.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fik'ada in?
It is in Ethiopia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry